Harry Ransom Center

Mission Statement

The central mission of the Ransom Center is to advance the study of the arts and humanities. To this end, the Center:

• Acquires original cultural material for the purposes of scholarship, education, and delight
  
  
• Preserves and makes accessible these creations of our cultural heritage through the highest standards of cataloging, conservation, and collection management
  
  
• Supports research through public services, symposia, publications, and fellowships
  
  
• Provides education and enrichment for scholars, students, and the public at large through exhibitions, public performances, and lectures